furthermore
gb/fˈɚðɚmˌɔɹ/ us/fˈɚðɚmˌɔɹ/
B2
English
~ 2800
Senses
0 senses
adverb
formal
B2
relation
1
in addition; moreover
Used to add more information to what was said before.
Usage pattern:
[statement]. Furthermore, [additional statement].
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'furthermore' with 'farther' or 'further' in spatial contexts; 'furthermore' is only used to add information, not to talk about distance.
Synonyms
moreover (Very close in meaning, though 'moreover' is slightly more common in both formal and semi-formal writing.)
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additionally (Similar meaning but slightly more neutral and less emphatic.)
Antonyms
however (Signals contrast rather than continuation of the same point.)
Collocations
and furthermore
|Furthermore, it should be noted
|Furthermore, research shows
Themes
communication
|writing
|formal_speech
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The plan is costly; furthermore, it may not work in the long term.
- She is a talented writer; furthermore, she speaks three languages fluently.
- The policy will save money. Furthermore, it will improve public health.
- We must act quickly; furthermore, we must act wisely.
- The evidence is strong; furthermore, it is consistent with previous findings.
Learner examples
- It is raining. Furthermore, it is very cold.
- The hotel is clean. Furthermore, it is near the beach.
- I like this book. Furthermore, it is easy to read.
- He works hard. Furthermore, he helps his team.
- The food is cheap. Furthermore, it tastes good.
Grammar
Dictionary form
furthermore
IPA
GB/fˈɚðɚmˌɔɹ/
US/fˈɚðɚmˌɔɹ/
Syllables & stress
fur - ther - more (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (fur)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: furthermore
- Plural: furthermores
Word family
Forms
furthermores
noun
Core family
further
adverb
Related words
far
adverb A1
Advanced or less common
furtherance
noun
Expressions
and furthermore
1/ˈænd fˈɚðɚmˌɔɹ/
fixed phrase
formal
and in addition
Used to add another point after one has already been made.
Examples
- The project is over budget, and furthermore, it has missed several deadlines.
- He’s a great teacher, and furthermore, he cares deeply about his students.